Chemical engineering studies involve all common engineering subjects in first year. From second year the specialized courses will begin that include fluid mechanics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, surface science, catalysis and reaction engineering. Till final year students will read about chemical process and properties and topics like chemical reactors, chemical thermodynamics and experimenting with latest technology and devices.

By the end of final year students will be exposed to chemicals, polymers, petroleum, pharmaceuticals along with computer and information technology for the development of chemical engineering processes. There are good amount of opportunities for chemical engineering students, they are hired mostly by pharmaceutical, polymer and petroleum companies. There are good amount of higher studies opportunities too but need to compete with a larger pool of MSc chemistry, Biology and Pharmacy students.

Though it is not considered as a very hot branch of engineering have lot of potential for growth because of its applicability. It value and importance have risen in recent days because of the environmental issues. Jobs in petroleum companies like Schlumberger, Shell, Aramco and other Middle Eastern companies make it a prosperous choice of engineering.

Core Companies: ONGC, Reliance Industries Ltd., Essar Oil Limited, Gujarat Gas Company Limited, Indo Gulf Fertilizers Ltd, Coromandel Fertilizers Limited. Along with these there are number of research and development opportunities for chemical engineering students and renumuration may range from $1000~$1500 and $1800~$2500 for Phd and postdoc (research position after PhD) for chemical engineering students.

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39 Comments

devesh sharmaMar 28, 2010 @ 10:24

hello sir,

i am doing my B.Tech in biotechnology stream. I appeared in GATE 2010 from biotechnology stream and i got AIR 14th.
I want to switch over my brach to CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
Can i do that. and what all the colleges take admissions like this

I would like to know about placement for BE students and about post graduation courses.How is the future in this chemical engineering?
Where do we get job?i.e. in field work or office work.
I am confused whether do i take admission or not being a girl.
So i request u to guide me in this.

hey friends, i am in confusion that : In chemical branch,whether i take admission in m.tech (chemical engg.) from mnit. OR another option is job to take experience in the industrial field…….please help me me…….. i have only 2 days to take decision….please tell me what can i do…..?

i cpmpleted b.tech in chemocal engg. on aug 2010.Now, i am in confusion that : In chemical branch,whether i take admission in m.tech (chemical engg.) from mnit. OR another option is job to take experience in the industrial field…….please help me me…….. i have only 2 days to take decision….please tell me what can i do…..?

chemical engg is a hot branch and the college u r studying also matters..or if your cgpa is good then off campus will also help u..many core companies like essar, iocl,reliance,ongc etc give a handsome package…

Sir i have completed my intermediate. i am interested in Chemistry i want to take up chemical engineering but i am not sure about boom about this branch. Can u guide me. After completing my B.Tech how much salary do i get in India. Please reply me

Sir,I have completed my intermediate and I got 94%,now regarding choosing the right branch in engineering I am confused,I am interested in chemistry is that anyway related to choosing chemical engineering?can you guide me please,tell me whether there are good job opportunities after B.Tech?and for doing ECE will I have to be very good in physics?

Sir i have completed my intermediate. i am interested in Chemistry i want to take up chemical engineering but i am not sure about boom about this branch. Can u guide me. After completing my B.Tech how much salary do i get in India.Is there any job opportunities in govt. Please reply me

IT is Best………….!
but do it ….If u r ready to job in mostly arab countrise…..

Thiloka SapugasthannaJul 25, 2011 @ 08:15

sir, i would be much thankful if you could tell me how is the job demand for chemical engineers in India? i like to do chemical engineering but my parents n acquaintances say me to do electronic and telecommunication engineering because they are afraid that chemical engineers do not have jobs. z dz true? thank you

Sir i have completed my intermediate. i am interested in Chemistry i want to take up chemical engineering but i am not sure about boom about this branch. Can u guide me. After completing my B.Tech how much salary do i get in India.Is there any job opportunities in govt. Please reply me

Hi I am a graduate with chemistry & I have approx. 19yrs working experience in chemical,petrochemical & polymer industries presently I am working as a Dy. Manager(Process) in one of the largest PET plant in India. Now I want to take degree from chemical engineering just let me know how much mony I need to compleated my degree cource. I mean about the fee & all study materials etc…I will wait for u r kind reply.
Thanks